Rams list 14 players on final injury report for Oakland game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/28/14) The Rams unveiled a lengthy injury report which included 14 players on the list for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Rookie cornerback Marcus Roberson (ankle) was unable to practice all week and was the only player on the report ruled as doubtful. Defensive end Eugene Sims missed practice all week due to a death in the family, but is expected to play, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was deemed as probable. Defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (groin) and defensive tackle Alex Carrington (thigh) are questionable.

Rams defense struggles vs. Vikings in Week 1

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/7/14) The Rams defense came up short in Week 1, recording just one sack and no turnovers in the team's 34-6 loss to the Vikings.

Linebackers Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Alec Ogletree split the sack, leaving the Rams' vaunted front four to be shut out in the game. Minnesota quarterback Matt Cassel was able to complete 68 percent of his passes, and the Rams surrendered a long rushing touchdown to wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, though they did do a good job limiting Adrian Peterson to 75 rushing yards on 21 carries. The Rams will hope to bounce back in Week 2 against the Buccaneers.

Alec Ogletree 'an ideal fit' for Gregg Williams' defense

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/15/14) Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree "would seem to be an ideal fit for Gregg Williams’ attack-style defense," reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ogletree had 117 tackles, six forced fumbles, an interception and 1.5 sacks as a rookie.

“It’s a lot of the same stuff we did last year, but it’s just a lot more aggressive,’’ Ogletree said.

Ogletree said he feels ready to take a step forward in Year 2.

"It’s like night and day,’’ he said. “When I first started last year, I was kind of nervous, trying to learn the position and to learn what I needed to do on the play. This year, I feel a lot more comfortable. I just feel like I’m able to go out there and just play and have fun."

Alec Ogletree to increase sack total?

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/9/14) With the Rams hiring Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator, the team likely will blitz more on third down, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. That could mean more "pass-rush sorties" by linebacker Alec Ogletree, the report said.

Ogletree had 1.5 sacks during a fine rookie year in which he recorded 118 tackles, nine passes defensed, six forced fumbles and an interception.

Alec Ogletree lived up to the billing as a first-round pick in 2013 when he had 117 total tackles (94 solo), one interception, one defensive touchdown, 1.5 sacks and nine pass defenses. He should continue to post quality stats this year and we like him as a solid No. 2 linebacker in IDP leagues. Plan on drafting Ogletree with a mid-round pick, especially since he's hoping to blitz more this season and rack up more sacks.
(Updated 4/24/14)